Reason for the recall
- The product presents a risk to health as the sand may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandCrayola
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcode5061047355015
Product
- Summary
- Product: Hunter Price’s Crayola-Branded Discovery Craft Box
- Hazard: The product presents a risk to health as the sand may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.
- Corrective action: The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled by Hunter Price International Limited (manufacturer), ASDA, Sainsbury’s, and The Works (retailers).
- Product information
- Type
- Toys – Toy Drawing Boards/Accessories
- Manufacturer
- Hunter Price
- Brand
- Crayola
- Model
- 35501
- Barcode
- 5061047355015
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- Colourful box containing various craft items. The product was sold by retailers including Asda, BargainMax, CJS Trade Limited, Sainsbury’s, Scottish Midland Co-Operative, The Works, and Vape-Superstore Limited.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk to health as the sand included in the kit may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. Asbestos is a banned substance because it poses a risk to health even at low levels of exposure.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
- Corrective action
- The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled by Hunter Price International Limited (manufacturer), ASDA, Sainsbury’s, and The Works (retailers). Additional distributors/retailers may be added to this list, and further instructions provided, as recalls are launched.
- For further information, please access the specific business websites below:
- ASDA: ASDA Recall
- Sainsbury’s: Sainsbury’s Recall
- The Works: The Works Recall
- We recommend owners stop using this product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. Follow the below instructions for details on disposal and return of the product.
- Disposal instructions
- Stop using the product immediately.
- If the sand is still in its packaging, place it in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double tape it securely, label it clearly and store in a secure location out of the reach of children.
- If the sand has been used, clean up sites where the product was used using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a mask. Double bag the sand, gloves, mask and cloths.
- Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been used until the area has been cleaned.
- Return the product to store where specified by the retailer for a full refund.
- If you are unable to return the product to the retailer, follow the steps above and contact your local authority / access their website for guidance on safe disposal of asbestos in your area.
- For further information, please contact the retailer or visit the OPSS page on asbestos in consumer products.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2604-0197
- Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled by Hunter Price International Limited (manufacturer), ASDA, Sainsbury’s, and The Works (retailers).
- Product information
- Type
- Toys – Toy Drawing Boards/Accessories
- Manufacturer
- Hunter Price
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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